Posted May 8, 2023 by Marsha in Canary Street Press (formerly HQN-Harlequin Digital), Harlequin, HQN (Harlequin Digital), Owned or Purchased, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Trigger Warning! / 0 Comments
Welcome to Four Corners Ranch, where the West is still wild…and when a cowboy needs a wife, he decides to find her the old-fashioned way.
Cowboy Sawyer Garrett has no intention of settling down. But when he becomes a single dad to tiny baby June, stepping up to the responsibility is non-negotiable. And so is finding a woman to be a mother to his infant daughter. So he decides to do it the way the pioneers did: by putting out an ad for a mail-order bride.
Evelyn Moore can’t believe she’s agreed to uproot her city life to marry a stranger in Oregon. But having escaped one near-disastrous marriage, she’s desperate for change. Her love for baby June is instant. Her feelings for Sawyer are…more complicated. Her gruff cowboy husband ignites a thrilling desire in her, but Sawyer is determined to keep their marriage all about the baby. But what happens if Evelyn wants it all?
In bonus novella Once Upon a Cowboy, can single dad Adam give Belle the fairy tale she’s always dreamed of?
Titles in the Four Corners Ranch series include — Unbridled Cowboy —♥— Merry Christmas Cowboy —♥— Cowboy Wild —♥— The Rough Rider —♥— The Holiday Heartbreaker —♥— The Troublemaker —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted April 29, 2023 by Marsha in Discussion / 0 Comments
The title might be a bit deceiving in that I loved every single book I read for Happily Ever After Romance — all thirty-seven (37) of them… and remember that I also have two other book review websites which are not included in that number so, yes, I did read a lot in April. 🙂 (I do not ever borrow, buy, or request a book that I do not know from the Cover Description that I would enjoy… sometimes I’m disappointed, but I go into these books believing I’m about to fall in love – which I usually do.)
Of those books, I’ve gone back and looked at them again to honestly see which ones I would re-read again. Maybe because I cannot find a current title that calls my name so I’ll pick a comfort read that I know I loved. Perhaps because I simply love that world and feel the need to revisit it.
The 10 titles listed here are the ones that captured my heart, and my imagination to the point where I will happily and willingly pick them up for another read. This doesn’t mean that I loved the other 27 books less, only that I know, at this moment, I’d return to any of these titles and fall in love all over again. 🙂
Engaged to London’s Wildest Billionaire by Kali Anthony (Behind the Palace Doors
Bound by a Sicilian Secret by Lela May Wight
Return to Hummingbird Way by Reese Ryan (Holly Grove Island
Just a Little Jilted by Joss Wood (Dynasties: Calcott Manor
Their Temporary Arrangement by Joss Wood (Dynasties: Calcott Manor
Bound by the Italian’s “I Do” by Michelle Smart (Billion-Dollar Revenge
Expecting Her Enemy’s Heir by Pippa Roscoe (Billion-Dollar Revenge
Home to River’s Edge by Nan Reinhardt (The Weaver Sisters
A Baby to Make Her His Bride by Dani Collins (wrap up Four Weddings and A Baby
To Hold and Protect by Sandra Owens (K-9 Defenders
That’s a wrap for April 2023. What am I looking forward to most for May of 2023? Honestly? St. Martin’s Press has kindly auto-approved me on NetGalley. So, you had best believe that I picked up Nora Roberts’ newest IDENTITY due out on May 23rd the moment I saw it listed. One happy reader here. 🙂 Psst: you’re gonna love it.
Posted April 28, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
He’s going to fight for her this time around.
Charlotte Maguire’s family is the closest thing to police royalty in her hometown. But not even the Maguires could protect her from the heartbreak of becoming a young widow. Now twenty-eight years old, Charlotte mourns the future she lost and has thrown herself into her work. Curating promotional campaigns is the perfect distraction until her gorgeous new boss Caleb shows up, forcing her dormant heart to awaken. Caleb and Charlotte have a past, and it’s impossible to ignore the sparks that are reigniting.
Caleb Kincaid is a survivor in every sense of the word. He’s no stranger when it comes to securing second chances, so when Charlotte Maguire happens his way again, he’s all in. Charlotte has loved and lost once already, and Caleb knows he’s no sure bet. But he also knows they could be great together this time around.
Caleb has always been a man of his word, but what happens when he promises a future he might not be able to deliver?
Titles in the Legacy of the Maguires include — Last First Kiss —♥— Battle of Hearts —♥— Strictly Off Limits —♥— Love and Order —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted April 28, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Booksprout ARC, Connection or Spin-Off of Another Series, Contemporary Romance, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance / 0 Comments
For single father Elijah Knott, trust doesn’t come easy. But Zoey Trotter might just be the woman to make him love again.
Elijah Knott never planned on being a single dad. But when his wife left him without warning, he was left to raise his eight-year-old daughter on his own. Balancing the responsibilities of fatherhood and running a ranch is tough, especially when the job sends him on the road.
Zoey Trotter has never cared for the cowboys who dominate Cupid Ridge. Their egos seem too big for this town. But when Elijah offers her a job as a nanny to his adorable daughter, she can’t turn down the opportunity. It’s just temporary, after all.
For Elijah, dating isn’t an option. He’s vowed to devote his energy to fatherhood. But the more time he spends around Zoey, the harder it is to resist her. And she’s starting to believe maybe he’s not as opposed to marrying again as he thinks.
Titles in the Cupid Ridge Cowboys series include — The Grumpy Cowboy —♥— The Cautious Cowboy —♥— The Charismatic Cowboy —♥— The Rugged Cowboy —♥—
Titles in the connecting Cupid Ridge Dude Ranch series include — The Maverick Cowboy —♥— The Brokenhearted Cowboy —♥— The Scorned Cowboy —♥— The Sullen Cowboy —♥—
This is an adult romance that does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.
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Posted April 27, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Previously Published, Romantic Suspense, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Danger and romance make for an unforgettable meet cute…
Former Navy SEAL Seth Jacobsen has been hired to find the kidnapped infant of billionaire Trent Caldwell. Tracking down the baby is easy. Getting the little one away from the sassy and beautiful nurse looking after her? Not so much. Seth doesn’t understand how she can be so warm and affectionate one moment, and so cold the next. But he can’t deny, there’s something about her he just can’t resist…
Chelsea Andrews refuses to back down. A mysterious stranger hired her to look after a baby, and nobody is going to get in the way of her doing her job. As far as she’s concerned, men like Seth are one thing… Trouble. And despite their growing attraction, she isn’t about to give her virginity away to just anyone—even if he is tall, muscular, and unbearably handsome.
When they’re forced to work together to return the kidnapped infant, Chelsea realizes there’s more to this gruff alpha male than meets the eye. Could he be the man she’s been waiting for?
Titles in the Denver Men series include — CEO’s Pregnant Lover —♥— The SEAL’s Virgin Lover —♥— FBI’s Reluctant Lover —♥— Navy SEAL’s Innocent Italian —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted April 27, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Contemporary Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Women's Fiction / 0 Comments
Welcome to Crickley Creek, where dreams are encouraged—as long as they fit within the proper rules of etiquette.
Sweet Charlotte Sinclair has no idea that “bless your heart” is the same as “screw you”—and she’s about to find out the hard way. After her mother’s death, Charlotte moved from free-wheeling California to her mother’s tiny hometown in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, longing to feel closer to her and searching for closure.
Charlotte loves her status as a popular coffee shop owner and is enjoying her budding romance with local hero Will Rushton more than she’d like to admit. So why is she still struggling to find acceptance within the Crickley Creek community? There’s a secret nestled among the plantation homes and Spanish moss-covered oaks—a truth her mother’s arch-rival will do anything to hide.
And if Charlotte doesn’t learn how to overcome the damage some well-placed gossip can do to her reputation, she might lose everything, including her rose-colored memories of her mother. But is it possible for an outsider to belong in the deep South and still remain true to her own roots?
Titles in the Crickley Creek series include — The Firefly Jar —♥— Blink Twice If You Love Me —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted April 25, 2023 by Marsha in Contemporary Romance, Owned or Purchased, Paranormal Romance, Series, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Everyone deserves a second chance at new beginnings
When Cory Creed was just a little girl, she knew she’d grow up to marry Austin Winston—and she made the mistake of telling him so.
Tired of watching him avoid her ever since, Cory has decided it’s time to leave Visitation, North Carolina, and Austin, behind.
But Austin has finally realized what Cory was once so sure of, and now it’s his turn to prove they belong together . . . with a little help from their mothers.
Titles in the Visitation, North Carolina series include — Say No to Joe? —♥— The Secret Life of Bryan —♥— When Bruce Met Cyn… —♥— Just a Hint – Clint —♥— Jamie —♥— Meant to Be —♥—
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Posted April 24, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
He’s the most difficult boss she’s ever had—but also the most tempting.
She’s ready to call her own shots
If only her boss wasn’t so seductive…
Personal assistant Ru Osman is tired of people trying to control her—from her parents to her notoriously difficult alpha boss.
All she needs is enough money to leave New York.
Sexy CEO Fox Grantham knows the determined beauty is the answer to his professional headaches, but the desire she evokes leads to all-new problems.
Will Fox drop his guard long enough to let new love in?
Titles in the Calcott Manor series include — Just a Little Jilted —♥— Their Temporary Arrangement —♥— The Trouble with Little Secrets —♥— Keep Your Enemies Close —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted April 22, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Presents, Owned or Purchased, Sexual Content, Standalone Single Title, TBR Pile Read / 0 Comments
A four-year-old secret…
From that unforgettable night!
Since the passionate hours Lacey Carstairs spent with CEO Brandon Cade, her life couldn’t have changed more dramatically.
Even her name has changed!
Yet when writer Lacey is told to interview Brandon at the last minute, she can’t believe he doesn’t recognize her—at all…
However, it’s his invitation to be his plus-one at a ball in Paris that Lacey finds most shocking—and privately thrilling!
Until Brandon finally recognizes her and the past begins to crash into the present…
Starting with Lacey’s biggest secret: their child!
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted April 22, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Special Edition, Modern Western Romance, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance / 0 Comments
Warning: Stormy weather ahead…
He’s betting on friendship.
She’s banking on love.
Recently single, livestock vet Kate Cardiff is tired of risking her heart.
So when an emergency calls her home to her family’s struggling ranch, Kate is ready to help—and definitely not looking for love.
It’s dislike at first sight when she meets temporary ranch hand and storm-chasing photographer Nathan Prescott.
He says he can win her over, but Nathan lives in the moment, not for the future.
If Kate opens her heart to someone who lives on the edge, will taking the risk lead to another heartbreak…or a new beginning?
Titles in the Hatchet Lake series include — Lightning Strikes Twice —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted April 21, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, NetGalley ARC, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
Unexpectedly pregnant…
Scandalously wed!
Fleeing her very public divorce, socialite Vienna is shocked to find her private hideaway already occupied.
Gruff and brooding Jasper was presumed dead—just like Vienna’s love life.
So her instant connection to him is unexpected, yet completely undeniable…
One night is all Jasper can offer Vienna. The people closest to him always get hurt.
Then scandal strikes, forcing them to fly to Chile as a couple for the whole world to see!
But when Jasper learns Vienna is carrying his baby, he must take things one step further to protect them both…with his diamond ring!
Titles in the Four Weddings and A Baby series include — Cinderella’s Secret Baby —♥— Wedding Night with the Wrong Billionaire —♥— A Convenient Ring to Claim Her —♥— A Baby to Make Her His Bride —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted April 21, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Booksprout ARC, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin, Harlequin Desire, Series, Sexual Content / 0 Comments
She ran from her wedding—
and fell into her ex’s arms!
Supermodel Eliot Gamble has been jilted mere minutes before her wedding, and it’s sent her into a tailspin—just as her career in couture fashion is ending.
For a lifelong people pleaser, it’s the ultimate nightmare.
In steps champion swimmer and former lover Soren Grantham.
Soren sweeps Eliot away from the paparazzi to his family’s estate.
And as Eliot discovers what she really wants, her old flame may just become a wildfire…
Titles in the Calcott Manor series include — Just a Little Jilted —♥— Their Temporary Arrangement —♥— The Trouble with Little Secrets —♥—Keep Your Enemies Close —♥—
This is an adult 18+ story that may contain language, possible violence, and/or sexual situations geared to an adult audience.
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Posted April 20, 2023 by Marsha in 2023 New Release Challenge, ARC, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
She’s ready to put on the performance of a lifetime.
Cody Tomlinson and Mallory Moore have struck sparks off of each other since high school theater, where she was sunny and talented while he was injured and angry. A decade later, Mallory is working to save Last Stand’s movie theater and convert it into a performance space for live theater and music. Thanks to his family’s lottery win, Cody has plenty of money to help. But Mallory’s the only woman in town who doesn’t want Cody’s charity.
It’s bad enough that Cody is sexy as sin with his tough, scarred cowboy looks. Now he’s rich, and Mallory refuses to be another woman fighting for his attention. She won’t accept a financial gift for her business, but she’s not above a fair trade. Mallory offers a deal: Cody can invest in the theater if he volunteers on the renovation. Meanwhile, she’ll play the part of his fiancée to ward off fortune hunters.
But Mallory immediately realizes her mistake. Cody’s always driven her crazy, and now they’re spending all their days—and nights—together.
Titles in The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series include — The Billionaire Cowboy’s Christmas —♥— Charming the Billionaire Cowboy —♥— The Billionaire Cowboy’s Proposition —♥— A Baby for the Billionaire Cowboy —♥—
This is an adult romance that does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.
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Posted April 20, 2023 by Marsha in ARC, Little to No Sexual Content (kissing), Modern Western Romance, Series, Small Town Romance, Sweet Contemporary Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
For the first time, his cowboy charms seem to backfire…
With his Texas ranching family’s lottery win, TC Tomlinson is finally able to build a ranch with alternative livestock. TC has a lot to prove, starting with his new ostrich herd, so when he catches a beauty scooping up an escaped baby bird, TC chases her down, assuming she wants to meet him for his money.
When Hallie Armstrong sees the injured baby ostrich, she jumps into professional mode. A former vet tech, she’s moved to Last Stand to work at her aunt’s wildlife rescue and heal from an attack. She’s skittish about the handsome cowboy, but when he starts to flirt, she decides two can play at this game—the rescue needs fundraising, and TC is an eligible bachelor.
As they brainstorm ideas for a bachelor auction and work to solve the mystery of local sheep attacks, TC finds himself falling for the feisty cowgirl. But when he learns she’s still in danger; his protective instincts threaten to drive Hallie away. Can TC convince Hallie she can have her independence and him too?
Titles in The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series include — The Billionaire Cowboy’s Christmas —♥— Charming the Billionaire Cowboy —♥— The Billionaire Cowboy’s Proposition —♥— A Baby for the Billionaire Cowboy —♥—
This is an adult romance that does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.
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Posted April 20, 2023 by Marsha in Modern Western Romance, Series, Sexual Content, Small Town Romance, Tule Publishing / 0 Comments
He has everything this Christmas, but all he wants is the quiet ranch life he’s losing…
When Josh Tomlinson’s Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery, the formerly tight-knit family is suddenly on edge. Seeking advice, Josh reluctantly contacts a family friend and now attorney, Carly Garza. His business is serious, yet he can’t believe Carly’s morphed from a long-legged colt of a girl to a sophisticated woman. Besides, he knows the intelligent Carly has no interest in a quiet, rugged cowboy like him.
Carly’s crushed on Josh for years, and she plans to ask him out now that she’s back in Last Stand. She’s hoping he’ll finally see her as someone other than his younger brother’s middle school girlfriend. But when Josh needs advice on how to handle his family’s lottery win, his client and billionaire statuses put him firmly out of reach. If only her heart could ignore the sparks that flare between them.
They’re already keeping the family’s lottery win a secret from the town. Can they also hide their budding romance during the most magical time of year?
Titles in The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series include — The Billionaire Cowboy’s Christmas —♥— Charming the Billionaire Cowboy —♥— The Billionaire Cowboy’s Proposition —♥— A Baby for the Billionaire Cowboy —♥—
This is an adult romance that does not contain graphic violence, swearing, or sexual situations beyond kisses.
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